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30 June 2014

WOTM - Niel Joubert 2011

My Wine of the Month for June is Niel Joubert Estate Pinotage
2011, WO Paarl.

On the last weekend of the month we were on the south-east
coast to walk the coastal path from Ramsgate to Margate.

I was delighted to find this quality Pinotage on the list of the
Minster Tandoori Indian restaurant in that small country village.

It was a hot day but the wine was correctly served cool which
allowed the wine’s crisp spiciness to shine. There’s some oak in the background giving
structure and over time some smokiness – a hint of barbeque charcoal – which
ideally matched the tandoori grilled meat.

This delicious fruity spicy wine with a smoky oak twist is a
worthy WOTM.

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